What types of companies have:
a . a high PE ratio and a low market-to-book ratio?
Recovering firms are expected to rebound from temporarily low earnings levels but will not be able to return to an abnormally high level of ROE due to competition. PE ratio looks high due to low current earnings.
b. a high PE ratio and a high market-to-book ratio?
"Rising stars" which are expected to grow quickly and enjoy high ROEs during the growth period and/or after the growth occurs.
c. a low PE ratio and a high market-to-book ratio?
"Falling stars" that enjoy high ROEs on existing investments but are no longer growing fast. PE ratio is low due to relatively high earnings in current year.
d. a low PE ratio and a low market-to-book ratio?
"Dogs" which have little prospect for either growth or high ROEs.
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